Ceramics - Stages of Clay and Safety with Clay

What is super wet slop; can be used as pottery glue? The first stage of clay.

What stage is clay ready to construct and model? The second stage of clay.

What is the third stage of clay where it is semi-dry and good for carving?

Fourth stage of clay where clay is too hard to use but not completely dried out.

The fifth stage of clay is air dry and ready to fire in the kiln.

What clay stage is fired in the kiln once, "hard rock."

What stage of clay is fired in the kiln twice, "shiny coat."

Stages 1-5 can be _____________.

Stages 6-7 are _____________.

Safety Rule #1 when working with clay it is better to clean how?